The Wheatsheaf at Beetham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Wheatsheaf at Beetham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Beetham, LA7 7AL
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Wheatsheaf at Beetham among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Wheatsheaf at Beetham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Wheatsheaf at Beetham none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Wheatsheaf at Beetham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beetham C of E School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Beetham Nurseries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| The Tavern @ Hale Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hale Green Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2019 |
| Hartland House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf at Beetham
What is The Wheatsheaf at Beetham's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf at Beetham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Wheatsheaf at Beetham safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wheatsheaf at Beetham last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf at Beetham was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wheatsheaf at Beetham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wheatsheaf at Beetham compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Wheatsheaf at Beetham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Wheatsheaf at Beetham and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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